Toyota Yaris: If your engine stalls while driving
If your engine stalls while driving...
1. Reduce your speed gradually, keeping a straight line. Move cautiously off the road to a safe place.
2. Turn on your emergency flashers.
3. Turn the ignition key to “ACC” or “LOCK”, and try starting the engine again.
If the engine will not start, see “If your vehicle will not start” in this Section.
CAUTION.
If the engine is not running, the power assist for the brakes and steering will not work so steering and braking will be much harder than usual.
If your vehicle will not start
(a) Simple checks
Before making these checks, make sure you have followed the correct starting
procedure given in “How to start the engine” in Section 3 and that you have sufficient
fuel. I ...
If you cannot increase engine speed
If engine speed does not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed, there
may be a problem somewhere in the electronic throttle control system.
At this time, vibration may occur. However, if ...
See also:
Rear seats
—Rear seat precautions
CAUTION.
Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is moving.
Be careful that the seat does not hit a passenger or luggage.
Be careful not to get your hands or feet pinch ...
Checking and replacing fuses
Type A
Type B
Type C
If the headlights or other electrical components do not work, check the fuses.
If any of the fuses are blown, they must be replaced.
See “Fuse locations” ...
Fuel pump shut off system
To minimize the risk of fuel leakage when the engine stalls or when an airbag
inflates upon collision, the fuel pump shut off system stops the supply of fuel
to the engine.
Follow the procedure b ...